Last Time India Played A Test In Headingley:- The India vs England 2025 Test series is set to commence on June 20. This series will also kick off the ICC WTC cycle 2025-27 for both these teams.
The first Test of the five-match Test series, which will be played for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, will be played at Headingley, Leeds.
This is an anomaly from the usual schedule of the England Test team, as rarely have England played the first Test of a home series against a strong opponent like India or Australia in Headingley. Leeds usually hosts the third or fourth Test of such series.
Further, the conditions in Leeds have been bright and sunny, with little rain in the lead-up to the upcoming Test match. Generally, pacers enjoy here, especially on day 1 of the match. However, it might be a different case this time, with excellent batting conditions expected for the first India vs England Test.
The task for the new-look India under Shubman Gill is already tough as the Asian giants enter a transition phase following the retirements of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and R Ashwin. Plus, they are without Mohammed Shami for the entire series, and Jasprit Bumrah is likely to play only three Tests due to workload management.
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History in Leeds also currently stands against India, which could also perhaps be one of the reasons that England decided to host the first Test at Headingley.
India Record at Headingley, Leeds, in Test cricket:
India have played seven Test matches in Headingley, Leeds, so far, out of which they won only two, lost four, and drew one.
What Happened the Last Time India Played A Test In Headingley, Leeds?
India’s last Test at Headingley was in 2021, which they lost by an innings and 76 runs. India were bowled out for 78 and 278, while England ramped up 432 in their only innings. Pacer Ollie Robinson was named the Man of the Match for figures of 2/16 & 5/65. Joe Root hit a brilliant century, scoring 121 runs.
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